Syrian refugees killed in Swedish gunman's attack on school

Two Bosnian citizens were also caught up in the worst shooting in Swedish history.

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The suspected gunman, named locally as 35-year-old Rickard Andersson, was killed in the attack, but police have not yet identified him and have not given a motive.

The embassy's announcement, on its Facebook page, was the first indication of who was killed in Tuesday's attack at Risbergska school.

It gave no details of the number of Syrians caught up in the attack, but said: "We offer our sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims, including dear Syrian citizens, and to the friendly Swedish people."

Anna Bergqvist, the head of the police investigation, told the BBC that police could confirm only that people of multiple nationalities and ages were caught up in the attack.

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